Luke Littler rattles crowd with Liverpool gesture during Premier League darts walkout

Luke Littler responded to receiving boos by mocking Liverpool ahead of the Premier League darts.

The 2024 BetMGM Premier League Darts takes place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool tonight.

Littler, who is currently in second place is up against Welshman Gerwyn Price.

Ahead of his walk-on, the teenager was booed by the home crowd.

In response, Littler raised his hands and made a ‘2-0’ gesture after Liverpool’s defeat in the Merseyside derby against Everton on Wednesday night.

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Speaking prior to the event, Littler was asked about a potential hostile welcome.

He said: “I'm just going to expect the worse and if it's not that bad I'll take it as a positive. Fans can't really take the banter but that's all I do is have a bit of banter but no I'll be looking to get a few more points on the board tonight and guarantee myself a place at the O2 arena. I didn't even watch United. It was a good result for Everton [laughs].

“It'll be another nightly win. I've had two but I just want to get myself in the O2 without needing points next week or the week after.”

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Jurgen Klopp's men saw their Premier League title dream went up in smoke on Wednesday night when goals from Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin sealed a 2-0 win for Everton at Goodison Park.

Although they are mathematically still in with a shout of winning the league title, Liverpool will need both Arsenal and Manchester City to lose at least one match if they are to retake the lead at the top of the table.

Pep Guardiola's men have the chance to overtake Liverpool if they beat Brighton and Hove Albion at the AMEX Stadium on Thursday night.